2024
draft (sports)
With the Barclays Center in full swing, French player Zachary Risacher was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the first pick, showing his consistency and versatility in the Ligue 1 JL Bourg. Close behind, the Washington Wizards selected Perth Wildcats' center Alex Saar to fill a void in the team's interior.
The Rockets used the trade rights from the Bucks to select University of Kentucky guard Reed Shepherd, a sharpshooter who is expected to bring new firepower to the Rockets' offensive end. And with the ninth pick, the Grizzlies selected Purdue center Zach Eddy, bolstering their interior depth and defensive capabilities.
The Lakers selected senior wing Knecht with the 17th pick, hoping to inject new energy and stability into the team with his experience and skill.
1, Eagles Zachary Risacher, wing, JL Bourg.
2, Wizards Alex Saar, center, Perth Wildcats.
3, Rockets (from Bucks) Reed Shepherd Guard University of Kentucky
4, Spurs Stephen Castle Guard University of Connecticut
5, Pistons Ron Holland II Small Forward Development League Ignite
6, Hornets Tidjani Salone, power forward Cholet
7, Blazers Donovan Klingen Center University of Connecticut
8, Spurs (from Raptors) Rob Dillingham (traded to Timberwolves) Guard University of Kentucky
9, Grizzlies Zach Eddy, center, Purdue.
10, Jazz Cody Williams Forward University of Colorado
11, Bulls Matas Bouzelis Forward Development League Ignite
12, Thunder (from Rockets) Nikola Topic Guard Red Star Belgrade
13, King Devon Carter, guard, Providence College.
14, Wizards [from Blazers (from Warriors)] Carlton Carrington Guard University of Pittsburgh
15, Heat Clare Weir Center Indiana University
16, 76ers Jared McCain, guard, Duke.
17, Lakers Dalton Knecht Point Guard/Small Forward University of Tennessee
18, Magic Tristan da Silva Forward University of Colorado
19, Raptors (from Pacers) Jacoby Walter Guard Baylor University
20, Knight Jaylen Tyson Point Guard/Small Forward University of California
21, Pelicans (from Bucks) Eve Misi Center Baylor University
22, Sun Darron Holmes II (traded to Nuggets) power forward/center University of Dayton
23, Bucks (from Pelicans) AJ Johnson Guard Illawarra Eagles
24, Wizards [from the Knicks (from the Mavericks)] Keyshawn George Point Guard/Small Forward University of Miami
25, Knicks Pacom Dardier Point Guard/Small Forward Ratiopharm Ulm
26, Thunder [Knicks (from Wizards) ((from Clippers))] Dillon Jones Point Guard/Small Forward Weber State University
27, Timberwolves Terrence Shannon Jr. point guard/small forward University of Illinois
28, Sun (from Nuggets) Ryan Dunn Forward University of Virginia
29, Jazz (from Thunder) Isaiah Collier, point guard USC
30, Celtics Baylor Sherman Point Guard/Small Forward Creighton University
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first round pick
Showcasing each team's strategy and future direction, tomorrow's second-round picks will continue to provide fans with more suspense and the birth of new stars.
